Weekend Safaris2 Days Liwonde National Park

Into Wild Malawi

Stay at the beautiful Mvuu camp which is perfectly situated on the east bank of the Shire river and lies in a group of immense baobab trees. Warthogs graze the lawns by day, hippos by night, while elephants regularly come to drink on the bank opposite.

The park contains impressive elephant and hippo populations, some of the other species which can be found are hyena, crocodile, sable antelope, waterbuck, impala, bushbuck and warthog. Liwonde is also excellent for birding, both in terms of numbers seen and in terms of rarities. Experience the feeling of a truly great African game reserve.

Morning, depart from Lilongwe towards the Liwonde National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through authentic African villages and beautiful nature. Arrive at the campsite inside the National Park and eat lunch while acclimatizing to the African wilderness. In the afternoon take a sunset boat cruise on the Shire river. This is a unique way to view the animal activity of the park. After the cruise enjoy dinner at the camp, listening to the sounds of the great outdoors. Relax over a drink before retiring for the evening.

Day 2 (Sunday)

Start the day with a pre game drive breakfast at the camp, followed by an early morning game drive with an experienced guide. Try spotting even more mammals and birds in Malawi’s finest National Park before returning to the camp for a well needed brunch. After brunch return to Lilongwe to arrive in the late afternoon.

Vaccinations & Health Advise:Vaccination requirements and other health requirements can change so please check with a specialized doctor or health centre for up to date information before you depart. For useful information visit www.masta.org (The Medical Advisory Service for Travelers Abroad). Please be advised that a yellow fever certificate is compulsory when entering Zambia via Malawi

Dietary requirements:Although we make every effort to cater for any dietary requirements, not all products are always available. Therefore should any special dietary requirement be explained to us in writing at the time of the booking. Gluten free four and decaffeinated coffee should be brought with you if required.

Money tipsMalawi has a fairly conservative system when it comes to foreign currency and limitations. As a foreigner you can bring any amount of money in and out. As a resident you can only take out what you purchased from the bank or bureaus. There is a wide array of banks and forex to choose form, with several international banks represented. To exchange foreign currency through a forex bureau you are allowed up to $5000 per trip, for this amount be sure to go to one of your larger bureaus. You must have a copy of your passport for any foreign currency transaction. Credit cards are not widely accepted and where they are, with large hotels, tour operators and selected restaurants, surcharges are common. Cash advances by credit and debit, visa and master cards are offered through Standbic and all other authorized dealers through their network of ATM’s. There may be a limitation on what you can draw in a day. The most accepted currencies are US dollars, Sterling, Euro and Rands. Please bear in mind any bank or bureau will not accept US dollar notes which have the smaller president’s head, notes before 1990; some bureaus may change them at a lesser rate. Also, you will get a lesser rate for $5 and $1 denominations of dollar bills.

Traveling to MalawiFull valid passport is required for entry into Malawi. For tourist visits, visas are NOT required by citizens of most Commonwealth countries, the USA, Japan, most European Union countries and certain other countries. Please check the complete list AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE, and refer to your nearest Malawi diplomatic mission, from which visas for any nationality can be obtained.

Traveling from Malawi to Zambia. - Yellow Fever CertificatesSince July 2006, the Zambian health official at the Mwami border post (the border between Malawi and Zambia) is demanding that all travelers into Zambia carry a valid yellow fever certificate, although this part of Zambia officially does not require a yellow fever certificate/vaccination. The health official claims that regulations have changed and everyone traveling should be in the possession of a valid yellow fever certificate.We would advise all our clients who are not in the possession of a valid yellow fever certificate yet to obtain one from their nearest health care centre. In Lilongwe the certificate can be easily obtained from several international health clinics during week day’s opening times. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding that unfortunately this development is beyond our control.

Traveling from Malawi to Zambia… - Visa informationAll foreign passport holders with the exception of most citizens of commonwealth member countries have to obtain a visa for Zambia. Passport holders from the following countries do require vises on a reciprocal basis: Bangladesh; Gambia; Ghana; India; Nigeria; Sri Lanka; Sierra Leone; Pakistan; Papa New Guinea.

Passport holders from the following countries do require a visa and may obtain them at the port of entry or missions abroad: Angola; Britain; Burundi; Comoros; Congo Democratic Republic; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Madagascar; Mozambique; New Zealand; Rwanda; Somalia; Sudan. Any private and / or business visitors wishing to visit neighboring countries shall be issued with re-entry visas valid for 7 days on request at internal immigration offices or at border posts before departure from Zambia.

Please be advised that the (free of charge) visa exemption arrangement, as previous used by Zambian tour operators has been changed by the Zambian Immigration Department at present and that all tourist traveling into Zambia should have their visa obtained at the border (US dollars cash only) or arranged in advance. More detailed information can be obtained from you nearest Zambian Embassy.

Source:Zambian High Commission in South Africa

Checklist

Important Information:Payment for the safari by Credit Card will not be accepted on the day of the departure, be sure to submit your Credit Card payment at least 3 days before the departure of your safari otherwise you will not be able to travel. Please check our payment options form for more detailed information

Kiboko Malawi Experience Safari Checklist:

Sleeping bag (* not required for the South Luangwa NP Experience)

Sunglasses

Sun Lotion

Mosquito repellent (preferably containing DEET)

Toilet articles

Towel (* not required for the South Luangwa NP Experience)

Neutral colored comfortable clothing for warm weather, but also long trousers and long sleeved shirts for the night and mosquito bite preventions.